Title: Driftwood - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Driftwood - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Cottage in Truro with patio ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101440000/101431500/101431457/97344bd8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101440000/101431500/101431457/00743ee1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101440000/101431500/101431457/4f63592c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101440000/101431500/101431457/3f783f9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101440000/101431500/101431457/1cefc503.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the heart of Porthtowan, Driftwood is a haven for beach lovers and dog owners alike. This charming retreat boasts a fully fitted kitchen diner, living room with flat-screen TV, and two bedrooms with storage. Enjoy al fresco dining on the decked area or take advantage of the EV charge point. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4646 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Water view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Driftwood - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Driftwood is magically situated a stone's throw from one of the best beaches in Cornwall, Driftwood is dog friendly (there are summertime dog restrictions on the beach, see below) The accommodation comprises a fully fitted kitchen diner, and living room on the ground floor with two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. As a bonus, Driftwood now has an EV charge point installed. There is a small garden to the rear with a decked area and a table with benches. Porthtowan is one of the finest beaches on the North Coast, there is a vast expanse of golden sand at low tide which is ideal for a family game of rounders or cricket. Flanking the beach are impressive cliffs, rock pools, caves, and a tidal pool, but Porthtowan is renowned for its fantastic curling break, there is lifeguard cover during the Easter holidays and from May through to September, and there is a surf school that can teach anyone from 8 years upwards, at the top of the beach is a playground. There are a plethora of dog walks nearby from cliff walks on the coast path, please keep your family friend on a lead, on the beach (however dogs are banned between 10am and 6pm between May 15 and September 30), to exploring the rich mining heritage including Wheal Coates, the archetypal Cornish engine house, dramatically perched on the cliffs at Towanroath approximately 1km north of the beach. Accommodation Ground Floor: Enter into living room with comfortable seating, flat screen TV, stairs to first floor. Kitchen / dining room with fitted units and appliances, combined fridge / freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, dining table and chairs. First floor: Landing with doors to: Master bedroom with 4'6" double bed and storage, double aspect with low velux windows that have views over the beach. Bunk bedroom with storage. Family bathroom with shower over the bath, WC and hand basin. External: Parking space with TAP EV charging point. Rear garden with decked area, picnic table with benches, Charcoal BBQ. There is another parking space, if required. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 646 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76840000/76830200/76830174/5b4f0540.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fantastic Apartment 60m from the Beach Porthtowan - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 31 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=76830174&PinnedHotelID=76830174&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51280000/51278300/51278239/bc45eac8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coastal eco-home for up to 6, short walk from Porthtowan village and beach Porthtowan - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 46 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=51278239&PinnedHotelID=51278239&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76590000/76584300/76584222/27b7395d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wesley House Holiday Cottages Redruth - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill 8.8 Excellent 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=76584222&PinnedHotelID=76584222&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69370000/69366500/69366441/8b092f5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### WOODLAND RETREAT - Summer school holiday dates still available. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 633360 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.28596%2C-5.24146&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LqSwlR31HNs19uDDnJ6KS1LqFE8=) Porthtowan #### What's nearby - Porthtowan Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Wheal Coates Tin Mine - 8 min drive - 5.2 km - Portreath Beach - 10 min drive - 8.6 km - Trevaunance Cove - 10 min drive - 7.9 km - Perranporth Beach - 15 min drive - 14.4 km #### Getting around - Redruth Station - 13 min drive - Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cornish Pantry - ‬6 min drive - ‪Portreath Arms - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Inn For All Seasons - ‬7 min drive - ‪Schooners - ‬10 min drive - ‪Red Lion Inn - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Driftwood - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Driftwood - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Driftwood - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Driftwood - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located? > Situated in Truro, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Porthtowan Beach. Chapel Porth Beach and Wheal Coates Tin Mine are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Driftwood - a holiday home that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Kate E. Aug 26, 2024 #### Great cottage for the beach at Porthtowan This is the 2nd time we have have stayed at Driftwood albeit it several years apart. The location is great - just a minutes walk to the beach but it is beginning to feel a bit tired. The flooring could do with updating - carpets maybe need new underlay and the lounge flooring is showing a fair bit of wear. One thing that was a real pain was the bathroom Velux window has no privacy glass - it wouldn't take much effort to add some privacy film - I ended up taping together some news paper to put on it. Also there were no keys for the downstairs windows so we couldn't lock them for security. Another bug bear was that there was no key for the front door - just the back door. The cleaner had a key for the front door but it was not available for the tenants. There were cobwebs in the corners of the Velux windows which was a bit of putting but on the whole a nice place to stay. A washing/drying line in the garden would be very handy too as the clothes horse inside is too small for much to be hung on it and the rails on the radiators are just too low - had to hang towels over the doors. As they say on the TV - location location location! ##### Kate E. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Mar 25, 2025 #### A really good location Good location parking outside door all equipment their that's required. Pub over road quite good , cafe good . Enjoyed my holiday their , especially good for dogs . This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Feb 11, 2025 #### Ideal location We stayed here for a week and we couldn't be happier. The cottage does show some minimal wear and tear but nothing that presents as a problem. The property was completely functional for our needs - well equipped for cooking and a short walk to the sea (literally a minute away!!). We will definitely be coming back to stay!